Scratch Removal on Metal Sill Plate - Jaguar XKR
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Scratch Removal on Metal Sill Plate - Jaguar XKR
The chrome metal sill plate with the Jaguar XKR name has minor scratches on the plate. What do you suggest to remove these scratches? I have tried removing the scratches by hand using a metal polish; but did not remove any of the scratches. I have seen a polishing wheel and red abrasive stick used for scratch removal, has anyone tried this with success?
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I ordered a cotton buffing wheel and several different types of polishing compound that I will use to remove the scratches. If I am successful I will report back with pictures. The polishing compound comes in various degrees of abrasives. I will use the coarsest first followed by the finer grade at last. Then buff and clean the area. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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Once chrome has any type of scratches it's almost impossible to remove, if they are stainless or polished aluminum your chances of polishing them are much better as long as they are not clear coated.
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I heard from a customer service rep that when the Jaguar XKR chrome plate is removed it will expose several screws that when removed will allow the sill plate to be removed. Maybe your Jag technician was talking about the name plate being attached with 3M tape?
If both plates are removed do you think a professional polisher/buffer can remove the scratches. I did get a price for a new sill plate of $123 each, ouch!
If both plates are removed do you think a professional polisher/buffer can remove the scratches. I did get a price for a new sill plate of $123 each, ouch!
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According to my service advisor, the sill plates are glued on with 3M tape.
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If I can remove the name plate on the sill, I can remove the metal sill so that I can have the plate buffed and polished for next year show season. Has anyone had success removing this name plate? If it is held in place with 3M tape I would think it should pop off without bending the metal. Any suggestions?
It's a permanent fixing with 3M, but a hair dryer, a flat scraper and lots of patience will get them off, heat and slide the FLAT tool (e.g. stiff steel rule, paint scraper) from one end to the other. 3/4 torx head bolts hold the ali plate on underneath. Go easy and you'll be fine.
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Thanks for the tip.
If anything I have learned about owning a Jaguar is patience. I have to walk away from what I am doing, before I get too frustrated. If I take a short break and go back to what I was doing helps immensely. You can't have too much patience when working on Jaguars.
'll let you know how I do.
If anything I have learned about owning a Jaguar is patience. I have to walk away from what I am doing, before I get too frustrated. If I take a short break and go back to what I was doing helps immensely. You can't have too much patience when working on Jaguars.
'll let you know how I do.
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I agree that they appear to be clear anodized, so polishing is not a solution.
To remove the sills, start at one end and heat the name plate then very gently pry it up. I usually wedge #22 copper wire under it and continue heating and pulling. If you keep the adhesive clean, you can reheat it and stick it back on without adding additional tape or adhesive.
To remove the sills, start at one end and heat the name plate then very gently pry it up. I usually wedge #22 copper wire under it and continue heating and pulling. If you keep the adhesive clean, you can reheat it and stick it back on without adding additional tape or adhesive.
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It is possible to DIY anodize.
I used to turn up my own amplifier/radio knobs as an impecunious student and anodize them with a battery charger and sulphuric acid.
Here's a link
Home Aluminum Anodizing
You can strip the old anodizing with caustic soda solution.
You can even colour your anodising - use cotton dye, dip, then boil to seal the colour in.
I used to turn up my own amplifier/radio knobs as an impecunious student and anodize them with a battery charger and sulphuric acid.
Here's a link
Home Aluminum Anodizing
You can strip the old anodizing with caustic soda solution.
You can even colour your anodising - use cotton dye, dip, then boil to seal the colour in.
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